A woman and man are due to appear in court charged with murder after a suspected deadly arson attack in south London.
The blaze broke out at a house that is divided into bedsits in Glenister Park Road, Streatham around 7pm on Sunday, where officers found a 49-year-old man dead.
Mayara Loiola Ataide, 34, and Gevaldo Tavares Dos Santos, 46, will appear in Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The pair were also charged with two counts of arson with intent to endanger life.
The victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who is leading the investigation, said on Monday: “The scene of the fire has undergone extensive forensic examination to help us understand how it started.
“I would ask anyone in the area who saw any activity on Sunday evening around 6.45pm in Glenister Park Road, between Drakewood Road and Streatham Vale, or has information about the incident, to come forward immediately.
“We understand that such a tragic incident will cause concern among the wider community, however we believe that this is an isolated incident and we have arranged for additional patrols in the area over the coming days to help provide reassurance.”
